Alfred's Drum Method Complete has been designed to provide the student and teacher with a comprehensive method to assist the student in his/her pursuit of becoming a well-rounded percussionist. The first half of the book provides how-to knowledge regarding drum care, tuning, plus stick and drumhead selection. The second half of the book includes materials which explore traditional rudimental style, corps style, and orchestral style plus sections which deal with accessory instruments and multiple-percussion techniques. Each page is designed as a complete lesson; materials are combined at the end of each lesson in a logical and musical solo passage. There is also an entire drum solo at the end of each complete section which may be used for contest purposes. This method also includes actual drum parts from well-known marches and concert band pieces. Although some have been edited so they can be played by the beginning student, they remain musically faithful to the original band pieces. Students may wish to play along with the numerous available recordings of some of the classic marches. Includes a Vic Firth poster of the PAS International Drum Rudiments.
